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May 2, 2012
Blog Tour for The Shapeshifter's Secret
May 2nd 2012 Review by Beesleybuzz Review and Author Interview at Divine Secrets of a Little Bookworm
May 1, 2012
Day One of The Shapshifter's Secret Blog Tour
Blog Tour starts today!
Check out artsy musings of a bibliophile for a review of The Shapeshifter's Secret.
http://artsymusingsofabibliophile.blogspot.com/
Check out artsy musings of a bibliophile for a review of The Shapeshifter's Secret.
http://artsymusingsofabibliophile.blogspot.com/
April 30, 2012
The Shapeshifter’s Secret Blog Tour Starts Tomorrow!
It’s almost May 1st which will mark the first day of The Shapeshifter’s Secret Blog Tour. Starting tomorrow I will post which awesome blogs I’m stopping at for the day so you can stay updated. I’m so honored and excited for everyone’s participation in this tour. Thank you so much!
April 29, 2012
Stand Up
I just loved this so much I had to post it. I guess you could say it's the inspiration/quote/thought for the day. I continually try to do this in my life, and I try to create characters that do this, even though it's not always easy. But if I've learned anything from reading stories—it's that good always wins in the end, and Righteousness will always conquer evil.
April 26, 2012
I’m excited for summer
Colored Jeans, fireworks, and snow cones are just a few of the summery things I’m excited for.
The weather has been teasing me lately. Spring is like a fight between winter and summer. One day I’m doing cartwheels out on the warm grass, the next day my heater is blowing full blast as icy rain pours down outside. I know that summer will win the fight in the end—I’m just excited for things to get going.
Today was a cloudy, heater blowing, hot chocolate kind of day, so naturally I’ve been pining for summer all day.
Here’s what’s on my mind (accompanied with PLENTY of pictures).
Pool, beach, slip-n-slide, sprinklers.
Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, Snow White and The Huntsman, and The Avengers.
Frozen Treats.
The whole flip flops-T-shirt-ripped-shorts-sunglasses-windblown-hair look.
And...drum roll...The release of The Shapeshifter’s Secret on June 12!
What are you most excited for?
April 19, 2012
Why I love Big Cats
I visited the San Diego Zoo Safari Park this week and realized once again why I chose werecat shapeshifters for my novel. These large cats always amaze me. They're beautiful, exotic, and striking, yet so dangerously fierce and powerful.
I took these pictures at the park, and I felt obsessed clicking away at every move the the lions, tigers, and cheetahs made. The biggest crowds were usually around the cats, which makes me hope that people love these beautiful creatures as much as I do.
I’ve always imagined hugging a huge lion, tiger, or panther as if it would be my best friend. I know they could do so much damage with their teeth, claws, and serious strength, but there's something about them that's so loveable and endearing.
I remember seeing this video a couple of years ago and almost passing out with happiness. I can't even explain exactly why, but it always makes me cry.
Also, I saw Disney’s African Cats recently and was blown away. It was incredible. And it actually has a happy ending with few moments that make you cry (unlike War Horse which I couldn't bear to watch, it sucked all the happiness out of me). I would definitely encourage you to watch African Cats, it was done really well.
What about you, what are your favorite large cats?
I took these pictures at the park, and I felt obsessed clicking away at every move the the lions, tigers, and cheetahs made. The biggest crowds were usually around the cats, which makes me hope that people love these beautiful creatures as much as I do.
I’ve always imagined hugging a huge lion, tiger, or panther as if it would be my best friend. I know they could do so much damage with their teeth, claws, and serious strength, but there's something about them that's so loveable and endearing.
I remember seeing this video a couple of years ago and almost passing out with happiness. I can't even explain exactly why, but it always makes me cry.
Also, I saw Disney’s African Cats recently and was blown away. It was incredible. And it actually has a happy ending with few moments that make you cry (unlike War Horse which I couldn't bear to watch, it sucked all the happiness out of me). I would definitely encourage you to watch African Cats, it was done really well.
What about you, what are your favorite large cats?
April 12, 2012
April 5, 2012
Mad as a Hatter
I've been getting really into Once Upon a Time lately, and I loved that recent episode with Sebastian Stan as the Mad Hatter.There was something so intriguing about getting the background story of his life. I liked watching how he came to be the way he was, even though I know ABC (Disney) did write it.
I had sympathy for the Mad Hatter learning about the events that had driven him to become crazy. And it was nice to have a character in Storybrooke that actually noticed the changes that happened to the town when Emma came. He picked up on the curse, which made him seem so much more aware than everyone else.
I hope his character returns for later episodes, or maybe in a whole movie of his own—or even better his own novel. So ABC if you are reading this, I would not be opposed to writing that novel for you!
I thought I liked Alice in Wonderland an appropriate amount, but as I've been decorating my house for spring, I can't help but see a running theme going.
Who are your favorite fairy tale characters?
March 30, 2012
Made me smile...
I need teacups scattered around my house filled with miniature classic novels.
Toms made of book quotes? Okay, that's kind of awesome.
Thanks pinterest!
March 28, 2012
Creative Musings
Every writer has a unique method for they how receive, record, and develop their own inspiration. So just for fun, I'd thought I'd give you a glimpse of some of the writing rituals that I have whenever I'm struck with an idea.
When I'm developing a story, I love writing in a notebook. Writing on a laptop is fine, but there's something special about recording my thoughts with my favorite pen in one of my notebooks. You can see my striking collection of writing notebooks in this picture. I have my everyday-use ones, my tiny traveling one, and the ones that have been with me since the very beginning—they're so very loyal. One of them even has a sketch of Julia from when I was in Jr. High (Although the picture only gives more evidence to the fact that I have absolutely no drawing skills).
The picture below may look like a scene from a scary movie, but it's actually the result of my creative musings. Whenever I'm in the shower, ideas and characters develop in my head and I have to hurry and take notes before I forget. I end up jotting the ideas on my shower wall. Sometimes my husband will add in his own comments to my notes afterwards, which always throws me off when they appear the next day in the steam.
And lastly I thought I give a little acknowledgment to my writing buddies. They've stuck with me through it all, giving me so much inspiration. They may be a little demanding at times, but they're my biggest fans. And they're always there. Literally. They follow me around everywhere. I can't escape them...
What are your writing rituals? Do you have a favorite writing pen, notebook, or companion?
When I'm developing a story, I love writing in a notebook. Writing on a laptop is fine, but there's something special about recording my thoughts with my favorite pen in one of my notebooks. You can see my striking collection of writing notebooks in this picture. I have my everyday-use ones, my tiny traveling one, and the ones that have been with me since the very beginning—they're so very loyal. One of them even has a sketch of Julia from when I was in Jr. High (Although the picture only gives more evidence to the fact that I have absolutely no drawing skills).
The picture below may look like a scene from a scary movie, but it's actually the result of my creative musings. Whenever I'm in the shower, ideas and characters develop in my head and I have to hurry and take notes before I forget. I end up jotting the ideas on my shower wall. Sometimes my husband will add in his own comments to my notes afterwards, which always throws me off when they appear the next day in the steam.
And lastly I thought I give a little acknowledgment to my writing buddies. They've stuck with me through it all, giving me so much inspiration. They may be a little demanding at times, but they're my biggest fans. And they're always there. Literally. They follow me around everywhere. I can't escape them...
What are your writing rituals? Do you have a favorite writing pen, notebook, or companion?
